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R546 MVL

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,874 mi
Last recorded33,874 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 MVL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 33,874 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 33,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,765 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 33,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,681 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 31,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 29,962 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,441 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,608 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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R546 MVL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,167 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R546 MVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R546 MVL registered?

R546 MVL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R546 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 MVL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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